The Little Match Girl
1928, French. Directed by Jean Renoir.
An impoverished girl tries to sell matches on New Year's Eve. Shivering with cold and unable to sell her wares, she sits in a sheltered nook. Striking a match to keep warm, the flame shows her what's beyond.
- Runtime
- 0h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 7 June 1928
- Original title
- La Petite Marchande d'allumettes
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Renoir, Hans Christian Andersen
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The Little Match Girl: quick answers
Is The Little Match Girl worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Little Match Girl?
The Little Match Girl runs 38 minutes (0h 38m).
Does The Little Match Girl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Little Match Girl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Little Match Girl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Little Match Girl yet.
Which OTT platform is The Little Match Girl on?
The Little Match Girl is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little Match Girl?
If you liked The Little Match Girl, try DC Showcase: Death, Nine Days, Mood Indigo.
Who directed The Little Match Girl?
The Little Match Girl (1928) was directed by Jean Renoir and stars Catherine Hessling, Eric Barclay, Jean Storm.